Before sustainability was even a focal issue, rail transport already embodied this mission. Throughout its technological evolution, in fact, it has anticipated future challenges, investing in innovations that today seem essential for an eco-friendlier world. A historic example of this forward-looking vision was construction of the Frejus alpine railway tunnel, which started in 1857.

Not only did this extraordinary project write a chapter in the history of Piedmont and Italy, but it also laid the foundations for a modern sustainable international railway network, connecting Italy with France. Thanks also to electrification of the Turin-Bardonecchia line, Piedmont’s railways became a symbol of efficiency and vision for the future.